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Questlove is a drummer, disc jockey and record producer, born on January 20, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2026, Questlove is 55 years old. Education on record includes Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film (2022) and Time 100 (2022).
My Take
Questlove is one of the most quietly remarkable cultural figures alive, and I never tire of saying so. He's far more than the drummer and co-frontman of the Roots, though that alone would be a legacy. He's a DJ, producer, composer, author, and the filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning Summer of Soul, a project that revealed his deep reverence for music history. That Time 100 nod feels almost understated. What I admire most is his role as a curator and storyteller of Black music, carrying encyclopedic knowledge with infectious warmth. He's a scholar disguised as an entertainer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Questlove
- Name (Japanese)
- アミール“クエストラヴ”トンプソン
- Reading
- あみーる“くえすとらゔ”とんぷそん
- Born
- January 20, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- drummer / disc jockey / record producer / composer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
- 2022 Time 100
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/questlove
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questlove
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q263024
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Questlove born?
Questlove was born on January 20, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Questlove from?
Questlove is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Questlove do?
Questlove works as drummer, disc jockey, record producer, composer, actor.
Which high school did Questlove attend?
Questlove attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
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